Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $1,995 for the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite — a $1,816 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite?

The Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite?

The Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite runs a automatic (SW300-1).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsChristopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

christopher-ward-c65-super-compressor-elite

MSRP $1,995

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

C65 Super Compressor Elite56h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

C65 Super Compressor Elite150m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Indices

Applied

Printed

Lume

None

SLN X1 GL C1

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

SW300-1

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

4 vph

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$1,995

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